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Prahlada on Bhakti the only way to Reach Narayana

My Lord you are inaccessible to Brahma and Devas: to the
rishis who sit in meditation for eons of time: to wise people whose words flow
like water and who are very great and good men: all these are unable to have a
glimpse of your form and yet, low born ausra as I am, how can I have been
blessed by the sight of you? In your infinite love for me, you have shown
yourself to me. I am the most fortunate of all beings.

They say twelve qualities are dear to you. Ashtanga Yoga is
greater than the twelve qualities as they lead straight to you.

But you have shown me and the world that Bhakti, mere love
of you is enough and, in fact, all these other things stand in the way of
reaching you. Even the twelve qualities and Ashtanga Yoga are far inferior to
Bhakti. I am sure of it.

The Lord, I know is pleased only with Bhakti.

When Bhakti is firm the first thing which goes is ego and
with the ego will vanish all the qualities associated with it.